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Barraba Second World War Servicewomen Memorial

Barraba Second World War Servicewomen Memorial
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Barraba Second World War Servicewomen Memorial
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Barraba Second World War Servicewomen Memorial, close up of names
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Description / Background

The memorial is a metal panel surrounded by a metal frame, supported by two metal posts. It is located in a garden bed at the corner of Queen and Maude Streets in Barraba, NSW. It lists servicewomen from the town who served in the Second World War. There are also eight photographs of individual servicewomen, as well as the emblems of the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.), Australian Army, and Royal Australian Navy. 

The Barraba Military History Group was instrumental in the design and graphics of the panel. Donations from Tamworth Regional Council Councillor Mr Warren Woodley O.A.M. and Gary and Neridah Barsley O.A.M. made the erection of the memorial possible.

The memorial was dedicated on Remembrance Day, 11 November 2014. It was unveiled by Mr Woodley and Mrs Joyce Abra, who served in the R.A.A.F. in the war.

Note: Information for this listing was provided by Robert Sweeney, a Barraba historian.

Inscription

Barraba Servicewomen World War Two - 1939/1945

This plaque is to acknowledge the contribution

and sacrifice the women of Barraba made during

World War Two.

[Names]

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Gunner Daphne Caine Second World War, 1939–45 NF410566 Australian Women's Army Service view
Aircraftwoman Gwen Capel Second World War, 1939–45 176705 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private Marjorie Carter Second World War, 1939–45 NX131119 (N437614) Australian Women's Army Service view
Gunner Nancy Carter Second World War, 1939–45 NF460865 Australian Women's Army Service view
Aircraftwoman Jean Cook Second World War, 1939–45 109896 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Aircraftwoman Edna Crowley Second World War, 1939–45 105794 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Aircraftwoman Mary Currell Second World War, 1939–45 176778 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Aircraftwoman Violet Currie Second World War, 1939–45 101530 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Aircraftwoman Ruth Douglas Second World War, 1939–45 176633 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private Vivienne Dries Second World War, 1939–45 N446119 Australian Women's Army Service view

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Address
Cnr Queen and Maude Streets
Barraba NSW 2347
Local Government Area
Tamworth Regional Council
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
2014
Dedication date
11 November 2014
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45